Federal Government initiates emergency evacuation following viral video of Nigerians abandoned in CAR.
The Federal Government has launched an emergency rescue operation to evacuate Nigerian workers stranded in the Bambari region of the Central African Republic (CAR), triggered by a distress video that went viral online.
Authorities confirmed that the workers were reportedly abandoned by local contractors, prompting swift coordination between Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry, NEMA, and regional partners to ensure safe extraction.
Observers praised the government's decisive action as a reassuring display of commitment to citizens’ welfare abroad. Still, the incident has sparked renewed scrutiny over Nigeria’s protection mechanisms for overseas labour migrants.
The case has triggered broader debate about regulatory oversight of migrant labour contracts and the responsibility of governments to safeguard their nationals in unstable regions.
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